Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-13

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when the members of the process sion had
completed their inspection of the capitol the
line was reformed and marched to the Augusta
house where the visitors sat down to one of
the sumptuous dinners for which that hotel is
justly famous
AT 30 T. NJ. the members of the two en-
campments took teams for pleasant drive
70 Iogus. 1t was a thoroughly congenial
party and the distance was soon covered.
Upon the arrival at Togus most cordial
reception was given the visitors. The Togus
orchestra rendered some of its finest selections,
after which the Haverhill band gave brief
concert, which, it is needless to say, was en-.
Joyed by all. At its clese the visiting Pstri-
archs were courteously shown about the va
rious departments of the Home, after which
they drove to the residence of Patriarch John
+. Chase. Mr.. Chase, although citizen of
Augusta, is member of the Good Intent En-
campment of Connecticut. He received the
visiting Patriarchs with fraternal warmth and
whole-souled hospitality. A generous repsst
was served, after which remarks were made
by Patriarch P. C. F., w. B. Leighton and
Capt. II. L. Perkins, to each of which Mr..
Chase responded with much feeling. The
party then gave three cheers and tiger for
Patriarch Chase, and continued on to Angus
ia, unanimously voting this call to have been
one of the pleasantest events of the whole
trip. Upon arriving at the city they were
driven through the grounds of the Insane
Asylum and the Arsenal and back again to
to the Augusta House in season to prepare
for the banquet.
At O'Clock the party entered the spacious
dining hall of the Augusta House and sat
down to a banquet which was credit not
only to the house but to the city. After the
various courses were discussed in most
thorough manner the assembly was called to
order by Chief Patriarch w. M. Greasy of
the Eagle Encampment and Chaplain j. S
Hobbs invoked Divine blessing Patriarch
Capt. S. w. Lane was then introduced as the
toastmaster of the evening, and after few
happy remarks called upon the following
gentlemen to respond to the toasts of the
evening:
Eagle Encampment-well named after the
bird that brooks no rival and stands as the
emblem of the best country that the sun
shines on, ID. ID. G. p, b. w. Palmer.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge-the highest
tribunal of our noble order, G. R., K. b.
Capen.
The City of Haverhil-If its citizens can
be judged by its Odd Fellows, 1t
must be u good place to live in and we know
it is good place to visit, Patriarch Ira 0
Sawyer.
The City of Augusta-the capital city of
our State; if she cannot, as our motto would
imply, lead, she will strive to equal her sis
ter city in hospitality, His Honor, Geo. +,
Macomber, mayor.
The Subordinate Lodge-the corner stone
of Odd Fellowship, the fountain from whence
flow great measures of Friendship, Love and
Truth,of Faith, Hope and Charity,P. &. Ed.
S. Hobbs.
Massachusetts-the cradle of liberty, the
nursery of Odd Fellowship and the home of
Eagle Encampment, p. c. F., VIM. Mason.
At tie close of the toasts loud calls were
made for Howard Owen who responded in
one Of his enthusiastically happy speeches.
Pullen's orchestra furnished excellent
music during the banquet.
At its close the party adjourned to the ro-
tunda and listened to concert by the Haver
hill band under the leadership of Mr. E. C.
Qnimby.
To say that everyone was delighted with
the fine music of this concert would be put
ting it mild. 1t is safe to say that finer band
music was never heard in our city. The
following is the program of the concert:
Spanish Bolero, Fete in Madrid, Abbesis
Overture, Orpheus, Ofenoach
Introduction and Tarrantelle Robinson
Cornet Solo. Air, yare, Dagnelies
Selection The Daughter of the Air. Bach
Descriptive Gaop, Railroad, Collins
The last number was composed by mem
Der of the band, and was one of the most re.
alistic musical performances we have ever
listened to.
After the concert complimentary ball was
held in the dining hall, which was well filled
by good number of couples, and where
was danced to the inspiring strains of the music
of Pullen's orchestra.
The following is list of the committees ::
GENERAL CoMMITTEE-C. c. Hunt, J. S.
Hobbs, w. H. Reid, M. C. Blackwell, r. W.
Soule f. L. Pond. w. B. Leighton
BANQUET AND RECEPTION CoMMTTTEE-R.
B. Capen, j. 5. Hobbs, c. B. Chick, F. E.
Beane, E. S. Hall, C. M. Taber, G. d. Has
kell
DANCE CoaMITTEE-F. E. Beane, E. S.
Hall, G. d. Haskell, c. NJ. Taber.
Everything at the Augusta house was in
complete order and spoke well for its pro-
prietor, Col. Charles Milliken, and the care
full manner in which his arrangements were
made for the occasion.
The affair was in all respects most
decided success. Everything passed of
smoothly and pleasantly without single
hitch or delay, and the day will ever be
memorable one in the society life of the Pa
triarchs who participated in its generous hos
FATALITIES.
The Haverhill band will give closing con-
cert at the Augusta house today, at nine
o'clock.
At $50 Jephths Encampment will assemble
at Odd Fellows Hall, and proceed to the Au'
gusta House, escorting the visitors to the